Category: Durban – The days that were
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Snake Park
Snake Park in Durban – you’re likely thinking of the famous old Fitzsimons Snake Park…
Island Hotel
Island Hotel in Isipingo (often called Isipingo Beach) is a well-known spot right here in…
Capital Radio
Capital Radio 604 was a legendary independent station that broadcast from the Transkei (using 603/604…
Scotty’s
Scotty’s on South Beach in Durban refers to the famous beach photographer known simply as…
Cottonfields
It was a popular restaurant, sports bar, and nightclub in Umhlanga, operating for many years…
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse
Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse (often spelled or nicknamed “Hotsix” in some old-school references and throwback posts)…
Overport School
Overport School in Durban typically refers to schools in the Overport suburb, a diverse, vibrant…
Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is a legendary Durban fast-food spot, iconic in the city’s nostalgia scene, especially…
Brettonwood High School
Brettonwood High School is a well-established public co-educational secondary school in Durban, South Africa, located…
Clout
Clout was one of South Africa’s most successful rock/pop bands of the late 1970s, best…
Queens Tavern
Queens Tavern (also known as Queen’s Tavern) is a historic building in Durban, South Africa,…
Harcourt Hotel
The Harcourt Hotel was a historic and beloved spot on Durban’s Bluff (the Bluff area,…
Des & Boswell
Des Pistorius was a legendary motorcycle enthusiast from Durban (specifically Queensburgh area), South Africa, known…
Crown Hotel
Crown Hotel in Redhill (Durban) was a classic, historic pub/hotel located on North Coast Road…
Tudor House
Tudor House Hotel in Durban is a long-standing, centrally located hotel that’s still operating today,…
Copperfield
Copperfield was a notable pop-rock band from the 1970s, originally formed in Britain but best…
Riviera Hotel
The Riviera Hotel on the Esplanade refers to a budget-friendly hotel in Durban, South Africa.…
Sarie Marais
The Sarie Marais (often spelled as “Sarie Marie” in some contexts or folk song references)…
North Pier
Durban North Pier (often called the North Beach Pier or North Pier) was a popular…
Flaming court
History of Flamingo Court in Umbilo, Durban Flamingo Court is a 13-storey apartment block located…
Mini Town
Durban’s Mini Town (opened January 1969) was already a beloved beachfront gem throughout the entire…
Speak Easy
The first nightclub in Umlazi, opened by Mzwandile Goqo in the D section of Umlazi.